TheBEASTunchained Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Thanks for letting us know Mer! I'm glad to hear it. Fury325, based on renderings, looks to be a contender for best steel coaster in the world. I hope it lives up to the renderings, or even out-does the renderings! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marth555 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 This is gonna be an excellent ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm just waiting with bated breath for the announcement of the Carowinds operating schedule. I plan to book a hotel for that weekend the very minute I know WHICH weekend to book for. I think this addition might be enough to firmly solidify Carowinds's place as my favorite Cedar Fair park. Not that it wasn't already, it just might solidify it even more than it currently is. I mean, how could I NOT love a park with Afterburn AND a Giga that has everything I think a Giga should have <3 (Afterburn is my most favoritest Invert. Even above Banshee) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum and it's interesting to hear others opinions. I liked Carowinds least of all parks I have been to. Afterburn was the best ride there and even then it was only a little above average. Everything else was mediocre. Fury 325 looks great but I'm still not interested in rushing back to the park to ride it just because I know I don't really enjoy the rest of the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merthecat Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm just waiting with bated breath for the announcement of the Carowinds operating schedule. I plan to book a hotel for that weekend the very minute I know WHICH weekend to book for. I think this addition might be enough to firmly solidify Carowinds's place as my favorite Cedar Fair park. Not that it wasn't already, it just might solidify it even more than it currently is. I mean, how could I NOT love a park with Afterburn AND a Giga that has everything I think a Giga should have <3 (Afterburn is my most favoritest Invert. Even above Banshee) I would like to point out that, as far as I know, "most favoritest" is incorrect grammar. But that's also really coincidental, because I sat next to a boy on the Intimidator just last week who said that it was his "most favoritest coaster in the world." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy11 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Found this on Carowinds Connection... They are FINALLY starting. I wonder how long it will take for the track. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Has track been delivered? If not, it'll be there very very soon. It's been leaving the Batavia plant like crazy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yes track is on property for Fury 325. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Mosley Erecting Company on Facebook: "Getting started at Carowinds!" Photo: Mosley Erection Company via Facebook 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Carowinds Amusement Park on Facebook: "Check it out Fury 325 construction is moving along! Did you know 2015 season pass holders will get ERT, Exclusive Ride Time on this world record breaking thrill ride next year? Season pass prices are at their lowest price of the year through Nov. 2! You don't want to miss out!" Photo : Carowinds Amusement Park via Facebook 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 That is some handsome track there. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looking good. Cant wait to check this ride out next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Mosley Erecting Company on Facebook: "Carolina Fury...." Photo : Mosley Erecting Company via Facebook 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm looking forward to seeing the changes/progress in person on Sunday. I'm most interested in seeing if the entry has changed at all. I'm thinking that most of the entry way changes will wait until after the park closes for the season. I also wonder if I'll be told that my Platinum Pass picture is a fake again... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Getting admission to Carowinds with another park's Platinum Pass can certainly be....interesting. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merthecat Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm looking forward to seeing the changes/progress in person on Sunday. I'm most interested in seeing if the entry has changed at all. I'm thinking that most of the entry way changes will wait until after the park closes for the season. I also wonder if I'll be told that my Platinum Pass picture is a fake again... For now, they have a temporary North Gate entrance set up since the Plantation House and the surrounding buildings have been demolished. The South Gate wasn't open when I went last Sunday night for SCarowinds, so it might only be for Saturdays, when they're busier. Here's a map: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Getting admission to Carowinds with another park's Platinum Pass can certainly be....interesting. I thought your sitch went down in the Paramount Gold Pass era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Nope. Never had a single problem with Paramount Parks passes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 For now, they have a temporary North Gate entrance set up since the Plantation House and the surrounding buildings have been demolished. The South Gate wasn't open when I went last Sunday night for SCarowinds, so it might only be for Saturdays, when they're busier. Here's a map: Thank you Merthecat! That is helpful. I've been there a few times so the picture is great and makes sense. We are still going tomorrow (whether her husband and teenage son join us is TBD) for some rides and then off to the airport for my flight home. Weather looks great - sun and high of 79. I'll take it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Article: How Many People Does It Take To Build A Roller Coaster? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 @mikefehnel on Twitter: "With this first piece of the lift installed, FURY325 stands 85' tall. 240' to go until we top out!!!" Photo: Carowinds GM Michael Fehnel via Twitter 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The swarm is approaching..... Photo via Carowind's Fury325 Construction Photo Gallery 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterama Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 This Furious construction project is going to feel like a Century has past before it's done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBlade21 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Carowinds finally installed a higher quality live feed cam focused on Fury 325 construction site! https://www.carowinds.com/swarm/building-the-nest/live-camera-feed 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 ^Well, there goes any and all productivity of mine over the next few months... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 @mikefehnel on Twitter: "At this very point #FURY325 will be traveling 95 MPH!" Photo : Mike Fehnel (Carowinds General Manager) via Twitter Carowinds Amusement Park on Facebook: "For today's #Fury325 Friday, we give you your first look inside the Fury 325 station house before you would ascend the 325 foot tall lift hill. Did you know that 400 trucks will be used to deliver all of the steel track and supports to build this ride? Spring can't get here soon enough!" Photo : Carowinds Amusement Park via Facebook 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Sorry for the double post, but you have to admit that the swarm is growing at a rapid rate! Higher and higher it flies.....And today....It got up there..... Live Still Image : Carowind's Fury325 live camera 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 ^ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 According to the park's general manager, Mike Fehnel, the ride now stands at over 190 ft. tall. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Every time I see that man's name as GM at Carowinds, it makes me happy. It's a new day coming... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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